At a Glance
Median Income
$46,563
$24,520 per capita
Home Value
$124,600
Zillow: $260,304
Median Rent
$672/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
18.1% smoking rate
How Prairie Farm Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prairie Farm's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Prairie Farm a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Prairie Farm residents earn a median household income of $46,563 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,520. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,569 business establishments, including 162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prairie Farm is $124,600 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,304. Median rent is $672/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
9.2% of adults in Prairie Farm hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prairie Farm has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population462
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,563
Per Capita$24,520
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$2,994M
Avg Weekly Wage$923
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$672
Ownership78.2%
Zillow$260,304
Housing Units221
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,673/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain35.6 in/yr
Elevation1,034 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Prairie Farm was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.